Seat Altea 2009–2015 car dimensions: 4493 mm long, 1788 mm wide and 1622 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,505 kg. Braked towing is 1,650 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard across the range. Cruise control comes as standard. Rear parking sensors are standard on higher grades or in packages. A touchscreen appears only with the optional navigation system. No factory reversing camera, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep assist is listed.
Boot holds 532 litres with seats up on most versions, dropping to around 490 litres on some 4WD models. Folding the rear seats flat raises capacity to 1562 litres. Rear seats slide forward for extra space and a double floor with hooks and nets is fitted.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1650 kg on stronger engines and 4WD versions, with unbraked around 750 kg. Trailer stabilisation is standard. The raised suspension and higher ground clearance suit light off-road or loaded use, with roof rails fitted as standard.
The cabin sits higher than a standard Altea with roomy front and rear space plus sliding rear seats that adjust for luggage. Dual-zone climate control is common, front seats offer height and lumbar adjustment, and a leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls is typical. Hard plastics dominate but storage is plentiful including roof compartments and fold-down tables on some packs. An optional sliding/tilting glass roof and front heated seats via winter pack are available. The feel is practical and elevated for family or light off-road use.
Combined fuel use from 4.7 l/100 km on 1.6 TDI to 8.4 l/100 km on 2.0 TSI.
Service intervals use LongLife flexible system up to 2 years or fixed 15 000 km/1 year options.
Euro NCAP 5 stars for adult occupant protection on the Altea generation.
Standard kit includes six airbags, ESP with EBA, ABS, TCS, ISOFIX and tyre pressure monitoring.
Fuel economy varies by engine. Diesels such as the 1.6 TDI return combined figures near 4.7-4.9 l/100 km while the 2.0 TDI sits around 5.9-6.5 l/100 km. Petrol options like the 2.0 TSI record 8.4 l/100 km combined. Tank capacity is 60 litres across the range.
Servicing follows SEAT LongLife or time/distance schedules. Oil services can stretch to a maximum of two years depending on use, with fixed alternatives at 15 000 km or one year. Inspection services typically fall at 30 000 km or two years. Brake fluid changes every two years are standard practice.
Safety centres on six airbags as standard (front, side and curtain) with optional rear thorax bags for eight total. ESP, ABS, TCS, EBA, driver steering recommendation, ISOFIX points and a tyre pressure sensor come fitted. Hill-hold assist is standard on 4Drive versions. The related Altea scored five Euro NCAP stars for adult protection.
Daily living is straightforward with multi-link rear suspension, optional Haldex 4WD and raised ground clearance. Keep up with oil and filter changes plus Haldex fluid where fitted. Parts and servicing stay within the VW Group network for easy availability.
Length 4493 mm, Width 1788 mm, Height 1622 mm, Wheelbase 2576 mm (Altea 2009–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, SEAT Altea 2009/2010 Spanish brochure PDFs, km77.com, auto-data.net and autoevolution.com.